Bill allowing home-schoolers to play public school sports clears subcommittee

RICHMOND – Who should qualify to play school sports was at the center of several committee meetings last week in the Virginia General Assembly.
Home-schooled students made their pitch for eligibility to play sports for their local schools, a request under consideration in both houses under so-called “Tim Tebow” legislation. The bills are nicknamed for the NFL quarterback who was allowed to participate in public school athletics as a Florida home schooler.

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